COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Eversource and NSTAR Electric Boston Harbor Civil Action (Details)	Jul. 15, 2016 kV
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Amount of capacity required for installation of distribution cable (in kV)	115

Capacity Required For Installation of Distribution Cable

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